National Awards Program

Youth Essay/Speech:
Sponsored by the Women's Overseas Service League. Entries should be an essay or speech typed with 500-1,000 words and must include youth's name, home address, age, social security number and grade. Essay/Speech must also respond to the topic.

2010 Topic: "What Is Your American Dream?"

Entry Format:
Submit scrapbook, ring binder, photo album, video or CD-ROM of substantiating material. Include items such as news clippings, photo, letters of commendation, programs, etc. A one-page summary must be included with the entry stating why it should be selected for a Freedoms Foundation National Award. Click here to download the National Awards Nomination Form.

Entry Specification:
Limit one book per entry. Only one video of CD-ROM may be submitted. Entries should be secured in either a scrapbook, binder, notebook or photo album.

Selection Process:
Awards selections are determined in accordance with established procedures by a distinguished, independent National Awards jury of state Supreme Court justices, officers from national patriotic, service and civic clubs, veterans and educational organizations. The jury is instructed to review the one-page summary and look favorably on current programs and projects.

Awards:
Recipients receive the George Washington Honor Medal. In the Military Essay category, recipients also receive a $50 U.S. Savings Bond. In the Youth Essay Category, the meritorious recipient receives a $100 U.S. Savings Bond.

Award Announcement:
Recipients will be notified in the fall. Ceremonies honoring the recipients are conducted nationwide by Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge volunteer chapters.